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Grasmussen Anchorage, AK(Zone 4a) May 11, 2008

In breeding plumage the Horned Grebe is a strikingly beautiful bird.

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Grasmussen Anchorage, AK(Zone 4a) May 11, 2008

Splish splash taking a bath.

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Grasmussen Anchorage, AK(Zone 4a) May 11, 2008

This grebe spent a long time preening and bathing, without paying any attention to me. I was sitting on the shoulder of a highway, with traffic whizzing behind me.

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Grasmussen Anchorage, AK(Zone 4a) May 11, 2008

Definitely enjoying the first day of warm spring like weather.

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Grasmussen Anchorage, AK(Zone 4a) May 11, 2008

All five of these pictures were taken in less than one minute.

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Grasmussen Anchorage, AK(Zone 4a) May 11, 2008

Horned Grebe

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pelletory Marlton, NJ May 11, 2008

Great shots Gary! Their beautiful birds!

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Nanegoat66 Southeastern, CT(Zone 6a) May 11, 2008

What a rare opportunity to see this bird "in action". Thank you!

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dellrose The Ozarks, MO(Zone 5b) May 11, 2008

Just beautiful Gary...thanks for sharing!

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